Chrysler Recalls Minivans

September 16, 2011

Chrysler is recalling nearly 300,000 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans to fix airbags that might deploy without warning or cause. The recall involves vans built for the 2008 model year. Chrysler says water could leak into the airbag controller from a faulty drain grommet in the ventilation system. Chryler reports there [...]

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Honda Recalls Accord, CR-V and Element

September 15, 2011

Honda is recalling 1.5 million cars and crossovers to reprogram the transmission control software to prevent damage if the automatic transmission is used to rock the vehicle out from being stuck in mud or snow. The recall involves the Accord and the CR-V and Element crossovers from the 2005 through 2010 model years. The vehicles being recalled have four-cylinder engines. Honda [...]

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2011-12 Ford Mustang Under Investigation

September 14, 2011

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration opened an investigation into 26,000 manual-equipped Ford Mustangs from model years 2011 to 2012. NHTSA received 32 complaints regarding an inability to shift gears. The complaints range from the grinding of gears to the complete lockout. The alleged issue exists on both V6 and V8 Mustangs. The investigation by NHTSA, [...]

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Volkswagen Jetta Investigated for Fuel Leak

September 13, 2011

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation in August into the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. NHTSA received several complaints about leaks between the fuel line and the fuel injectors. The affected Jettas range in mileage from 2,470 to 7,764, according to the report. These investigations by NHTSA are the first step in the recall [...]

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GM recalls Buick LaCrosse & Chevrolet Impala

September 12, 2011

General Motors is recalling about 15,000 vehicles to fix two issues, reprogramming the electronic stability control in some 2012 Buick LaCrosse cars and adjusting the power-steering hose on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala. The automaker is recalling 10,344 Impalas to adjust the upper power-steering house that could fail because of heat from the catalytic converter. GM discovered the problem [...]

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BMW Recalls 3-Series

September 9, 2011

BMW is recalling 241,000 3-series in the U.S. to fix a rear light defect that could result in an accident. The issue affects rear lights–taillights, brake lights and turn signals–which may only work irregularly. According to the NHTSA, the recall includes model years 2002 to 2005 of the 325i, the 325xi, the 330i and the [...]

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BMW Using Lasers Lights

September 8, 2011

German luxury automaker BMW report the development of lasers. The automaker is trying to incorporate laser headlamps into their next generation of vehicles. BMW reports that laser lighting can generate a forward beam with an intensity a thousand times greater than conventional LEDs, but only uses half the energy consumption. BMW’s press release on the [...]

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Cars That Will Re-Establish the Industry

September 7, 2011

Ford Focus & Focus Electric The Focus came out in 1999 for the 2000 model year. It quickly rose to the top in America. The 2012 edition has been revamped which includes keyless ignition, touch-pads on the steering-wheel and a rearview camera, with a sleeker, sportier exterior. The focus is listed as the eighth most affordable [...]

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Best Used Trucks for Around $10,000

September 6, 2011

AOL recently put together a list of the best used trucks for around $10,000 based on value, brand, year and service records. Toyota Tacoma Year: 2004 Equipment: 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, 2WD Ford F-150 Year: 2004 Equipment: V-8, automatic, short bed, 2WD Chevrolet Silverado Year: 2004 Equipment: V-8, automatic, short bed, 2WD Dodge Dakota Year: 2005 Equipment: V-8, automatic, short bed, 2WD Dodge Ram [...]

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Cost to Insure Cars

September 5, 2011

When you think of insuring your vehicle, some common myths come to mind, for example, a red car is the most expensive color car to insure, sports cars cost the most, etc. Here is some interesting information about car insurance: – Family-friendly four doors are usually the cheapest to insure. – The top four cheapest [...]

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